Over 5 000 people hit by Cape flooding

Cape Town - Over 5 000 people were affected by overnight flooding in Cape Town, the city's disaster risk management centre said on Wednesday.

Spokesperson Wilfred Solomons-Johannes said 5 560 people were helped in Nomzamo, Monwabisi Park and Site C in Khayelitsha.

All would be provided with food and blankets.

The city anticipated light showers over the next two days and there was a possibility of heavy rain on Tuesday.

The city would issue a weather advisory if necessary.

Comments

Justin - 2012-06-27 13:35

Man. It's a lucky thing you posted that completely random image of water falling in the article.
I'd entirely forgotten what rain looked like until that

Francois Steyl - 2012-06-27 14:10

Lol at your comment Justin!

Ashley - 2012-06-27 14:35

@Justin....hilarious!!!!! Its a thing of beauty. The picture looks more like a photo at a salon where you should feel tranquil with soothing music in the background....not to be compared to a huge flood which they are reporting on..........jeepers!